Sentences with phrase «optimised chassis set»

Complementing the optimised chassis set - up — with modified rubber bearings and new dampers — and the self - levelling air suspension for the rear axle is the standard - fitted Electric Power Steering.

Not exact matches

Some of that astonishing grip comes from the lightly treaded A048 Yokohama tyres, but the stiff yet supple chassis set - up optimises them, working the rubber into the tarmac so fully you'd expect it to last no more than a few hundred miles (where in fact you should see around 9000 from a set of Yokos).

In creating the vehicle set - up, a procedure which includes test runs on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the interaction of the engine, chassis and body was optimised here again so as to create a characteristic, consistent overall set of properties taking into account the low vehicle weight of 1,495 kilograms.

- A chassis set - up, weight balance and body structure geared squarely to providing unbeatable driving fun gives the car's go - kart feeling unrivalled depth; Electric Power Steering and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) as standard, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) with EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) optional (standard on MINI John Cooper Works Coupé); innovative pedestrian protection systems and measures to enhance body rigidity shift the car's weight balance slightly further forward, giving the front - wheel - drive MINI Coupé optimised traction; agility and safety boosted by increase in torsional rigidity using carefully targeted, model - specific strengthening elements.